Research & Development Intern

The R&D Intern will work on internal technical support projects to support Bunge operations and conduct testing (physical, chemical, sensory) and evaluation of products, processes to improve or investigate product quality, sensory attributes, and functionality. This intern will work with Bunge NA Oil ITS team to test and evaluate processes and products in the lab and factory including chemical, physical, sensorial and data measurement of products, and make recommendations for next phase improvements or root cause analysis for product and process improvements.  

Knowledge and Skills:

• Love to problem solve, leveraging data and hands on learning in a laboratory or processing plant environment.


• Love to learn and willing to communicate, discuss and share thoughts with peer scientists, collaborative and like to work in a team environment.


• STEM knowledge in general, strong foundation and understanding of physics, chemistry and biochemistry.

Education & Experience:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering or a related scientific discipline.


• Demonstrated interest in food, ingredient, laboratory, research, processing or product development environments through coursework, projects, or extracurricular activities.


• Travel ability/availability between Chicago area and St. Louis.

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

•    We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
•    We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
•    We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us!  We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge